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The Duke and The Queen are first cousins but with nearly 10 years difference in age and their father's weren't the closest of brothers. They probably enjoy each other's company but not spend a lot of time socialising together.
As for the children of the Queen visiting their second cousin in hospital - why - they didn't visit their own mother in hospital and although they all visited their father during the Christmas hospitalisation didn't all visit him during his later hospitalisations.
Security and the disruption to hospital routine is the reason usually given for them not visiting relatives in hospital. Even if her were at death's door I doubt any of the Queen, Margaret's children or even the Gloucesters would be there.
The first cousin that The Queen was closest in age to on her father's side - the late Earl Harewood died last year and if my memory serves me correctly she didn't attend his funeral.
Iluvbertie - do you imagine members of the family have started Skype-ing? Not necessarily the Queen - but it is a great way to be live and in touch with the family and staff. There is also the telephone. The telephone is easy.
I admit that I do hope, however distant, the Queen or the Duke have made some effort to reach out to The Duke of Kent in hospital. From a Corporate POV - he is a direct report in the firm. Were I his senior manager, I'd make a effort, that's for sure.