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With a figure the envy of many women half her age, Caroline Kennedy hit the beach in St. yesterday to enjoy a relaxing spring break with her family.
The 55-year-old author and member of the Camelot dynasty showed off her well-toned body in a black swimsuit during an idyllic afternoon on the French Caribbean island.
She spent time splashing around in the ocean before relaxing on the sand with her husband American designer Edwin Schlossberg, 67, and their daughters Rose and Tatiana.
Ready for action: Caroline Kennedy has been enjoying a relaxing beach holiday in St. Barts
Caroline Kennedy catches a wave with her husband of some 27 years Edwin Schlossberg
Caroline braved the waves, goggles in hand, to swim in the French Caribbean waters
Kennedy is a regular visitor to the sunny Caribbean island, but she could have particular reason to enjoy some rest and relaxation this year, amid mounting rumors that she will soon be announced as a U.S. ambassador in the coming weeks.
Senior figures in the Democratic Party have been trying to get JFK's daughter into politics for years and after several false starts all the evidence points towards her becoming President Obama's next ambassador to Japan.
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ShareKennedy was one of Obama's early big-name backers when he ran for president in 2008, and she was also a co-chair of his reelection campaign in 2012.
Last month Bloomberg reported that the president had signed off on the decision to appoint her Japanese ambassador and only the standard vetting process needed to be done.
Kennedy and husband Edwin Schlossberg take a relaxing stroll along the sea front. They married in 1986
Contemplation: Kennedy is strongly fancied to be announced as U.S. ambassador to Japan when she returns from her spring break
Caroline Kennedy stands at the water's edge with her eldest daughter Rose, 25
Kennedy has no diplomatic experience, but that isn't seen as a serious drawback for a position which can often be little more than an elaborate thank you present for someone who has done much to support a president's successful election bid or re-election campaign in this case.
Caroline Kennedy has been close to getting involved in the world of politics on several previous occasions. Most notably in 2009 when there was a push for her to fill Hillary Clinton's then-freshly vacated senate seat.
On that occasion she even called the then-governor, David Paterson, to express her interest in the job.
However with persistent rumors that her 20-plus year marriage to Schlossberg was on the brink of divorce, the timing wasn't right and she opted not to run.
The pair, who are not often photographed together, laughed and smiled during the relaxing afternoon
While St. Barts has topless beaches, Caroline was careful to stay covered up and narrowly avoided a bathing suit malfunction
Coverup: Caroline Kennedy elects to cover her swim suit as the sun sets in St. Barts
No doubt the time sitting on the beach was needed after they got battered by the sea
The couple are rarely seen in public together, but in these holiday photos they look happier than ever as they stroll along the shore and enjoy a frolic in the sea.
With their three children all now grown (son Jack didn’t made the trip this year), the time finally appears to be right for Kennedy to follow family tradition and enter the political fray.
As the only surviving child of U.S. President John F Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, she is already an accomplished attorney, writer and editor and is also well known for her philanthropic work.
In January 2008, when Obama was still battling Clinton for the Democratic nomination, Kennedy endorsed Obama with a New York Time opinion article.
She wrote: 'I have never had a president who inspired me the way people tell me that my father inspired them.'
Kennedy makes her way back up the beach after enjoying a swim
Mother of three Caroline Kennedy looks in great shape for her age
Like mother, like daughter: Caroline is the daughter of former first lady Jackie Kennedy
'But for the first time, I believe I have found the man who could be that president.'
With the wealth and pedigree to do whatever she wants, Kennedy has devoted her life to her family and public service.
President of the Kennedy Library Foundation, she is also an adviser to the Harvard Institute of Politics, a living memorial to JFK.
She belongs to the boards of directors of the Commission on Presidential Debates and the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
Caroline was careful to protect her face from the sun an afternoon stroll along the beach with one of her daughters, Rose, in St Barts, French West Indies
Family holiday: Caroline Kennedy and husband Edwin Schlossberg had daughters Rose and Tatiana in St Barts but there was son missed this sunbathing session
Daughter Tatiana is also enjoying the luxurious getaway with her famous family
Kennedy and her husband enjoy some quality time together
Careful! Schlossberg kept his hands out for balance as he walked into the French Caribbean waves
She carefully adjusted her goggles around her knot of brown hair as her husband looked on before diving in for a swim
She has represented her family at the funerals of former presidents and the dedication of the Bill Clinton Presidential Center and Park.
In 1989 she created the Profile in Courage Award in the spirit of her father's book, 'Profiles in Courage.'
The award recognizes public figures who have acted courageously. Kennedy said she has been deeply inspired by the people she has met through the award program.
Earlier this month she appeared on CBS This Morning to announce that Gabrielle Giffords had been selected as the 2013 recipient of the courage award.
In too deep? Despite no previous diplomatic experience, Kennedy is expected to be named the next U.S. ambassador to Japan
Fitness conscious Caroline swam freestyle in the beautiful blue water
Not all hard work: Caroline also floated on her back for a time enjoying the sun
She spoke of her admiration for Giffords’ ‘tremendous, incredible courage’ and ‘the fact that she went through this obviously horrendous tragedy, and has recommitted herself to the political process. I think it's something that is really inspiring.’
She also said she would be very happy for Hillary Clinton to run for president in 2016, describing her 'an incredibly inspirational figure.’
Kennedy also confirmed that she would be keen to become an ambassador and she just waiting to be asked.
'I remain an incredibly strong supporter of the president, and you know I think service is important, and I would love to serve in any way,' she told This Morning.
Caroline lept thru one wave as she high footed it to shore before a larger one crashed behind her
By the time she dried off the sun had started to set after a gorgeous afternoon
Caroline Kennedy and Tatiana, 22, packed up their tote bags and left the beach for after a long day
Democratic presidential candidate Kennedy shares a laugh with Obama and former U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy at a campaign rally in New Jersey in 2008
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