We should be so lucky!' : Kennedy matriarch Ethel is keen to welcome Taylor Swift into the famous family as her relationship with Conor heats up

Taylor Swift has already won the approval of her new boyfriend Conor Kennedy's grandmother, Ethel Kennedy. The matriarch is so fond of the country singer that she said the famous family 'should be so lucky' to welcome swift into their fold, known affectionately as Camelot, in a reference to the court of King Arthur and the family's unique position in American society. Ethel, 84, told journalists at a Television Critics Association event in Beverly Hills Wednesday that the family 'should be so lucky to welcome Swift into the fold. Getting serious: Conor Kennedy and Taylor Swift set sail as they spend time with his family in Hyannis Port Getting serious: Conor Kennedy and Taylor Swift set sail as they spend time with his family in Hyannis Port Blossoming romance: There is a four year age gap between the pair, with Conor being just 18 Blossoming romance: There is a four year age gap between the pair, with Conor being just 18 Blossoming romance: There is a four year age gap between the pair, with Conor being just 18 Swift's been dating 18-year-old Conor Kennedy, the son of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the late Mary Richardson Kennedy, for about two months. Rory Kennedy, who directed Ethel, the upcoming HBO documentary about the tony matriarch, also gushed that Taylor 'is a great friend of all of ours.' Taylor, 22, told Vogue earlier this year that she's a great admirer of the Kennedy clan, describing the moment she met Ethel Kennedy as 'the only time in my life I have ever been starstruck.' The couple were seen enjoying a ride on a sailboat as the pair spent time on a romantic weekend at his family's compound in Massachusetts. However, despite his efforts to impress the blonde beauty, Robert F Kennedy Jr's son was no doubt left a little red-faced on Monday after the boat trip ended with a minor crash. Fortunately no damage was done, as the craft simply failed to slow down enough to dock smoothly. A young male companion was on hand to help Conor steady the boat, before it was his chance to shine and he helped the Grammy-winner to safety by offering a hand and guiding her onto dry land. VIPs: The duo looked relaxed with each other, as Taylor turned her body towards Conor while admiring the view VIPs: The duo looked relaxed with each other, as Taylor turned her body towards Conor while admiring the view Even off duty from her chart-topping career, Taylor looked every inch the pop princess. The Pennsylvania-native showed off her trim sunkissed runway legs in flattering forest green shorts, while embracing the theme of the day's activity by wearing a sweater emblazoned with an anchor. Meanwhile, shaggy-haired Conor did his best Baywatch impression by running along barefoot in a pair of bright red board shorts and a simple white T-shirt, with the breeze ruffling through his locks. Perfect gentleman: Conor held Taylor's hand for balance as she exited the boat Perfect gentleman: Conor held Taylor's hand for balance as she exited the boat Earlier today it was reported that the couple, currently residing in the Hyannis Port area, were brought together by Conor's grandmother Ethel after she decided to play Cupid. However, she credits her daughter Rory, Conor's aunt, as the real matchmaker after she attended one of Taylor's concerts with her two daughters. The 83-year-old also befriended the singer after Swift revealed in an interview with the New Yorker last year that she was obsessed with the Kennedy family and liked to watch documentaries on them. Crash bang wallop! The sailboat ended with a minor crash as it to slow down enough to dock smoothly Crash bang wallop! The sailboat ended with a minor crash as it to slow down enough to dock smoothly During the TCA (Television Critics Association) press tour today, while promoting a new documentary for HBO, Ethel was quizzed about Swift one day becoming a member of the iconic political dynasty. She gushed: 'We should be so lucky.' Daughter Rory, who directed the documentary simply titled Ethel, added: '(Taylor) is a great friend of all of ours. We love her. She's awesome.' Taylor certainly deserves a positive spell in her love life, following a string of high-profile romance flops with Taylor Lautner, Joe Jonas, John Meyer and Jake Gyllenhaal. Getting his priorities right! Conor appeared to be holding Taylor's handbag, making it sure it reached dry land safely Getting his priorities right! Conor appeared to be holding Taylor's bag, making it sure it reached dry land safely