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Caroline Kennedy

Caroline Kennedy is an American attorney, author, and diplomat, and the only surviving child of U.S.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Caroline Bouvier Kennedy is an American attorney, author, and diplomat, and the only surviving child of U.S. President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. She served as U.S. ambassador to Japan from 2013 to 2017 and as U.S. ambassador to Australia from 2022 to 2024. She remains active in public life through Kennedy family and civic roles.

Early life and education

Kennedy was born in New York City on November 27, 1957, and spent part of her early childhood in the White House. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University and a Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School.

Career

She worked as an attorney, author, and public figure before entering diplomacy. Her government service included ambassadorships to Japan and Australia.

Personal life

Kennedy married Edwin Arthur Schlossberg in 1986. They have three children: Rose, Tatiana, and John.

Public roles and later activity

After her ambassadorships, Kennedy continued involvement in civic and Kennedy family institutions, including the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. She has also remained publicly visible on political and family matters.

Key facts

  • Caroline Kennedy is the only surviving child of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
  • She served as U.S. ambassador to Japan from 2013 to 2017 and to Australia from 2022 to 2024.
  • She is an attorney, author, and diplomat by profession.
  • She is married to Edwin Arthur Schlossberg and has three children.
  • She is honorary president of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation.
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Canadian context

Caroline Kennedy is relevant to Canadian readers mainly through her diplomatic career and North American political history; she is best known in Canada as a member of the Kennedy family and as a former U.S. ambassador.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Caroline Kennedy?
Caroline Kennedy is an American attorney, author, and diplomat, and the only surviving child of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
How old is Caroline Kennedy?
She was born on November 27, 1957, which makes her 68 years old as of 2026.
Caroline Kennedy ambassador?
She served as U.S. ambassador to Japan from 2013 to 2017 and as U.S. ambassador to Australia from 2022 to 2024.
Caroline Kennedy husband?
Her husband is Edwin Arthur Schlossberg, whom she married in 1986.
Caroline Kennedy children?
She has three children: John 'Jack' Schlossberg, Tatiana Schlossberg, and Rose Schlossberg.
What is Caroline Kennedy doing now?
As of the latest available sources, she is no longer serving as ambassador to Australia and remains active in Kennedy family and civic roles, including as honorary president of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation.

References

  1. CNN — https://www.cnn.com/us/caroline-kennedy-fast-facts
    Supports: Birth date, family, spouse, children, education, ambassador roles
  2. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Caroline-Kennedy
    Supports: Biographical overview, family background, public roles
  3. Iowa State University, Carrie Chapman Catt Center — https://awpc.cattcenter.iastate.edu/directory/caroline-kennedy
    Supports: Biography, ambassador to Japan, dates in office
  4. John F. Kennedy Library Foundation — https://www.jfklibrary.org/about-us/jfk-library-foundation/board-of-directors/caroline-kennedy-honorary-president
    Supports: Current honorary president role and prior ambassadorships