diff --git a/Changelog.md b/Changelog.md
index 8811116a..35d1b056 100644
--- a/Changelog.md
+++ b/Changelog.md
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
 
   - Simplified state was not updated when items changed
   - [#1165](../../issues/1165) - ScreenTip is not DPI aware
+  - [#1183](../../issues/1183) - MenuItems, having a submenu, do not stay highlighted when MenuItem from the submenu is highlighted
 
 - ### Enhancements/Features
 
diff --git a/Fluent.Ribbon/Themes/Controls/MenuItem.xaml b/Fluent.Ribbon/Themes/Controls/MenuItem.xaml
index cf843130..692519f7 100644
--- a/Fluent.Ribbon/Themes/Controls/MenuItem.xaml
+++ b/Fluent.Ribbon/Themes/Controls/MenuItem.xaml
@@ -200,6 +200,9 @@
                 </MultiTrigger.Conditions>
                 <Setter TargetName="border" Property="Visibility" Value="Visible" />
             </MultiTrigger>
+            <Trigger Property="IsSubmenuOpen" Value="True">
+                <Setter TargetName="border" Property="Visibility" Value="Visible" />
+            </Trigger>
             <Trigger Property="IsEnabled" Value="False">
                 <Setter TargetName="checkedImage" Property="Effect">
                     <Setter.Value>