Miley Cyrus believes her engagement to Liam Hemsworth was a natural progression in the couple's relationship.

The celebrity pair announced last year their plans to marry in the future after dating for a number of years.

Although their relationship has been subject to split rumours recently, Cyrus told Elle magazine that her engagement to the Hunger Games actor feels like the natural next step in their partnership. She said:

"We have a house together and dogs. It just seems right to be wearing this ring and to be committed. But we keep our relationship low-key and don't talk about it any more."

The 'Party in the USA' star added that she tries to also keep her Twitter updates more discreet than she has done previously, admitting:

"We were too nice to the world and gave them too much insight – into my life and my puppies and my house – and I just don't feel they get that privilege any more. Like on my Twitter, I'm much more...not conservative, but you don't see a picture of my dogs. You don't get that personal stuff any more."