CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION - PARENT COMPANY ONLY - Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ASSETS
Cash	$ 10,394	$ 9,642
Other assets	12,911	7,213
Total assets	788,283	732,553
LIABILITIES
Other Liabilities	20,640	20,596
Shareholders' equity
Shareholder's equity	72,298	62,606	$ 47,805
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	788,283	732,553
Royal Bancshares [Member]
ASSETS
Cash	10,152	6,260
Investments in non-bank subsidiaries	26,212	31,027
Investments in Royal Bank	61,309	50,834
Other assets	15	10
Total assets	97,688	88,131
LIABILITIES
Subordinated debentures	25,774	25,774
Other Liabilities	10	138
Shareholders' equity
Shareholder's equity	71,904	62,219
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 97,688	$ 88,131