jumbo 977 cryptic

1a Old ceremony attended by the queen(6) _O_M_R Former?

51a Something that may be useful later-not trendy frock maybe(8) _E_T___T

52a A daughter taken in by character briefly - unhelpful member of her peer group?(7) --D-T--

53a One tucking into hamper? Maybe not!(6) D-E-E-

45d What dog has churned up decorated lawn (5) R-C--


Many thanks in advance
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45d Ruche....backwards in clue
51a (In) Vestment
1a) yes, former
51a) VESTMENT = (in)vestment
52a) LADETTE = D[daughter] inside LETTE(r)
53a) DIETER = I inside DETER

45d) RUCHE = eh+cur reversed

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