MUMBAI: At the Britannia & Company restaurant in India’s Mumbai, Boman Kohinoor adoringly holds up a cherished possession — a photograph of Britain’s Prince William with wife Kate and son George.

In his other hand, the 93-year-old owner of Mumbai’s most famous Parsi cafe proudly displays a cut-out picture of a smiling Queen Elizabeth while around him customers hastily tuck into lunch.

Kohinoor, who has a strong claim to be India’s biggest fan of the British royal family, is desperate to meet William and Kate when they arrive in Mumbai on Sunday.

“I will be going to Oval Maidan the day after tomorrow when they will be watching cricket,” the eccentric, yet sharp-minded and physically fit nonagenarian tells AFP.

“Hopefully I will see them there,” he adds, smiling.

Kohinoor has worked at Britannia, which sits tucked away in the western Indian city’s historic Ballard Estate, his whole life, his love of the British royals evident in its decor.

“My father opened this restaurant in 1923, the year I was born. I have been working here for 75 years,” Kohinoor says proudly.

“I am 93 years old. The restaurant is also 93 years old and we have sentimental value about the royal family,” Kohinoor adds, as if the affection was ever in doubt.

On the wall to his left hangs a large, framed photograph of Queen Elizabeth, next to a portrait of Indian independence hero Mahatma Gandhi.