Kensington Palace announced today that the Princess of Wales is in hospital following "planned abdominal surgery" that took place yesterday. She is staying at the London Clinic, described by the Mirror as "a luxurious private London hospital," with private rooms and (naturally) fresh, personalized meals.

The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, and the Mirror reports that she will receive "first-class care at this facility." She will have her own private room and a dedicated doctor." The private clinic is a world away from an NHS (National Health Service) hospital, with air conditioning in every room and complimentary luxury items in the bathroom.

Kate's hospital stay is expected to be as long as two weeks, so it will be gratifying to know that her accommodations are so luxurious.

At the clinic, "the catering team takes into account the dietary needs of each patient and works closely with a nutritionist to provide the ideal menu to aid recovery," the Mirror reports. All dishes are made with fresh ingredients, buying locally sourced whenever possible, and fish is sustainably sourced." They even have an award-winning head chef.

The London Clinic also has many royal connections: according to The Sun, Queen Camilla is the patron of the hospital, which was opened in 1932 by the Queen Mother (then Duchess of York). His Royal Highness Prince Philip and Princess Margaret have been admitted to the hospital in the past, His Royal Highness Prince Philip in 2013 and Princess Margaret in 1980 for the removal of a benign skin lesion.

Although not British royalty, American royalty have also stayed at the hospital. In 1963, actress Elizabeth Taylor was treated at the London Clinic after falling on a movie set.

The palace announced that Kate would leave the London Clinic in about two weeks, but would not return to her royal duties until at least April.